Christmas Carols on the River 2024: Supporting Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
As Christmas approaches, so does the giving season! We are proud to announce the commencement of our annual Christmas charity event; Christmas Carols on the River. It’ll surely be a joyous December in our Cambridge community. This Festive event spotlights the resonant voices of St John’s choir. Dressed in festive attire and ready to serenade […]
How long is punting in Cambridge?
Let’s cut to the chase. How long is punting in Cambridge? Typically, 50 minutes. Well, at least when it comes to chauffeured tours guided by professionals. Self-hire punting tours take as long as you like. Here at Let’s Go Punting, we exclusively provide guided tours. That means you can set aside the majority of an […]
VisitEngland Gold Award Win!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Let’s Go Punting has been awarded the prestigious VisitEngland Gold Award! This accolade, a top-tier recognition in the tourism industry, celebrates excellence and quality, and we couldn’t be more proud of this milestone. With over twenty years in the punting industry, this award recognises our commitment to providing […]
Do you have to book punting in Cambridge?
So, you are here to learn if you do have to book punting in Cambridge – and the answer is: no – but it’s better to book. Although you can show up and book in person for your punting tour, there are many benefits to booking online in advance. Why it’s good to book […]
The Punting Olympics
To coincide with the Paris 2024 Olympics we thought it would be a good idea to collaborate with Traditional Punting Company to do our very own Olympics and introduce a new sport into the mix, Punting. Cambridge has had a longstanding connection to sport throughout history, most famously the annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race […]
Our New Nature Activity Book
Introducing the all-new nature activity booklet to help guide young and inquiring minds through their discovery of the River Cam! Through a series of challenges and puzzles, children can engage with the local environment around them on our punting tours. It makes the experience just that much more exciting – and it’s so cheap to add it onto your booking!
Let’s Go Punting: A Year in Review, 2023
The last 12 months at Let’s Go Punting have flown by, it really felt like yesterday that we were writing a recap on 2022. Now, here we are a year later, reviewing the whirlwind of 2023. Each month that went by brought something special, a new thing to be proud of and a new badge […]
Top 5 places to eat toasties when punting in Cambridge:
Whether in the morning or afternoon who doesn’t love a toastie? Here we have listed what we think are the top 5 places to eat a toastie when punting in Cambridge that would perfectly fill your appetite before or after your punting tour with us, and they are all located just minutes away from […]
Cambridge University and it’s famous academics:
Cambridge and academic excellence have a symbiotic relationship as the city has been called ‘home’ by some of the most exhilarating minds in recent history. Each year the city of Cambridge and its namesake university attracts nearly 10 million tourists, which is understandable given its 800-year rich cultural history. The University’s alumni proudly […]
Group Punting in Cambridge
I think we can all agree it can be hard organizing a group trip. Trying to coordinate a date when everyone free, finding activities that suit everyone’s interests and budget; and finding a location that is accessible to everyone. It takes a lot of work. So whether you are looking for a weekend trip […]